1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until April 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time for Inspection and Maintenance Services for the Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Facilities in the City of Columbus and Surrounding Areas. Also, other work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, special provisions, THE Green Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance Guide Manual, and City of Columbus Construction and Material specifications set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB). Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted. All questions concerning this project are to be sent to
contact@example.gov. The last day to submit questions will be April 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM eastern time. Phone calls will not be accepted. Responses will be posted on Bid Express at www.bidexpress.com as an addendum. Notice of published addenda will be posted on the City’s Vendor Services web site and all addenda will be posted on www.bidexpress.com. There will be a pre-bid conference held at the Department of Public Utilities Stormwater & Regulatory Management Section at 1250 Fairwood Avenue, (43206) on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at1:00 pm. Bidders are encouraged to attend the meeting to gain clarity on the contract requirements. Bidders are charged with knowing whatever was discussed in the pre-bid conference in preparing and submitting their bid. 1.2 Classification: All bid documents (Invitation for Bid, technical specifications, plans, and future addenda) will be available for review and download on Bid Express at www.bidexpress.com after the IFB is published. Firms must meet the mandatory requirements stated in the IFB for a bid to be considered for contract award. 1.3 Bid Express: If you do not have an account with Bid Express and you would like to review project information or submit a bid, you will need to register for an account. Go to www.bidexpress.com in order to sign up.